An Emergence of Self— Finding Stillness

“Be still. Stillness reveals the secrets of eternity.”

– Lao Tzu

Come mid-year, you’re invited to hit the pause button to journey into your inner world.

As part of our An Emergence of Self series, and set in an intimate, soothing enclave with calming nature-filled surrounds, our three-day soul-reviving retreat takes you right to the core of your being in search of stillness.

With kindred spirits and an endless sea of flora and green for company, re-align, re-group and re-invigorate yourself with intentional, heart-centered embodiment practices, nourishing meals, and the magic that inner silence brings.

Learn the art of letting go, non-attachment and awareness, then embrace your own process of emergence as you integrate inner discoveries into your outer world.

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Retreat Space & Lodging

The retreat will take place at a restored 100-year old black and white house located within Labrador’s lush nature reserve – Villa Samadhi. At every corner of this quiet enclave, you’ll find safe and nurturing spaces conducive for you to take the journey within. At the end of each day, recuperate within the comforts of your room located in this hidden sanctuary.

Food

Guest chefs on site will serve up a curation of nourishing recipes, using fresh, quality ingredients laden with nature’s goodness and sourced sustainably where possible, in tandem with the seasons.

Dates

Our retreat opens from 3PM on Sunday, 16 May 2021, and ends at 5.30PM on Tuesday, 18 May 2021.

About the Sessions

Embodied Mindful Movement

Embodied Movement specialises in the foundational, mindful understanding of body mechanics so that one can find the rhythm in all movements – deepening body awareness, connecting to feeling and developing an intelligent self-practice of conscious movement, leading one perfectly into stillness. The retreat sessions will centre around communicating with your body and mind through dynamic movements and breath practices to open, align and discover your centre..

Active Meditations

These are structured meditation methods that consciously bring the practitioner from the periphery to the centre of the storm – to that place of witnessing, where one can reside in awareness while all continues to exist around them. In this retreat, travel to the centre of our being through a variety of movement meditations that use music, movement and breath practices from Kundalini Meditation to a Sufi-inspired Meditation to a cathartic Dynamic Meditation, all leading to silent sitting.

A Day of Silence

For one day of the retreat, we will practice ‘mouna’, the art of maintaining silence. When we participate in somatic (body) experiences, particularly while holding a space of silence, often insights, reflections and memories will surface — all a part of our unfolding. Journaling and self-reflection sessions will allow you to sit with them and allow the process to unfold gently in your hands, knowing that these moments of taking pause are instrumental in connecting to your Self.

Crystal Bowls Sound Healing

Sound healing works wonders for one's mental processes, muscles, nervous system, digestive system and circulatory system by attuning the resonances of an instrument to the specific vibrational frequencies found within the human body. Sessions start with light movement in a seated position, and follows with a “sound bath” where participants lay back and allow the notes of eight alchemy crystal singing bowls to penetrate cells and rebalance them through oscillation and resonance.

Interactive Journeys

We will create ceremonial spaces with guided discussions and opportunities to connect with one another, to set and release intentions and consecrate transitions for starting and ending this profound process together. These sessions can gently help process a collective understanding and provide you with communicative tools for you to integrate and assimilate the retreat experience back into your daily life.

Myrtu Death Meditation

Myrtu (Death) is a profound, gentle meditation session on the art of letting go, non-attachment and witnessing consciousness. In this session, we will lie down and experience a metaphorical journey of connecting to our infinite consciousness as we de-identify with the impermanence of the body. This beautiful meditation is guided.

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Our Facilitators

Amber Sawyer, PhD

Amber Sawyer brings her unique perspective on empowerment and self-discovery through more than 20 years of study and experience in scientific and ancient wisdoms. She creates heart-centered integrative embodiment practices, intuitive offerings and holistic approaches that are designed to guide individuals to live with vibrancy, authenticity and totality.

Daniel “Sonic” Rojas

Daniel “Sonic” Rojas created the Embodied Dance Movement (EDM) methodology that experiences movement in a holistic way. With the aim of connecting to feeling, deepening body awareness and developing an intelligent self-practice of conscious movement as a foundation, movers will leave with a deeper understanding and alignment of their human form.

Barbara Goursat

Barbara Goursat is a leading wellness practitioner with accreditations in sound meditation, Kundalini Yoga & Meditation, Reiki and Chi Nei Tsang. Having personally experienced the profound impact of mindfulness practice in dealing with chronic stress and anxiety, she is deeply passionate about sharing her knowledge and making these tools widely accessible for those in need of them.

Wellness Essentials Kit

Our Wellness Essentials Kit is comprised of items from thoughtful, homegrown and wellness-centric brands such as The Paper Bunny, The General Company, and Aud’s & Ann’s. These handpicked items encourage self-care, inspire reflection, and support Blue Sky Escapes’ commitment to sustainability.

RETREAT PRICE

Solo:

Standard Access: S$2,940 per person;

Early Access: S$2,560 per person, which includes:

• a two–night stay at Villa Samashi in a private king bed category room for 1 pax;

• all wellness activities and sessions conducted by expert practitioners as specified;

• all meals, beverages and refreshments as plated by professional chefs; and

• Wellness Essentials Kit.

Come As A Pair:

Standard Access (Come As A Pair): S$2,590 per person;

Early Access (Come As A Pair): S$2,280 per person, which includes all of the above. Your two-night stay at the Grand Hyatt will be in a shared king bed category room for 2 pax.

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About Blue Sky Escapes

Blue Sky Escapes, a member of the exclusive Virtuoso travel network, is a travel and lifestyle company which empowers the curious and independently-minded to unlock and uncover extraordinary experiences around the world.

We offer our expertise in curating one-of-a-kind experiences which are authentic and transcendent; so as to spur you to step out of your comfort zone, discover the world we live in and enrich your sense of self.

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